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The influence of map complexity on interpolation accuracy.pdf

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Young, Brian K.

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In this paper "map complexity" refers to the inherent intricacy of a mapped geographic pattern. Map complexity and sample size are two variables shown to influence the accuracy of interpolated dasymetric maps. An automated experiment was designed to investigate the precise relationship among map complexity, sample size, and the accuracy...

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Masters Thesis

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professor and mentor; committee members Dr. Phillip L. Jackson and Dr. Charles L. Rosenfeld; Dr. William J
Airborne videography as a classification and validation technique for Landsat TM-based vegetation mapping

Creator:

Barrett, Charley, 1965-

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's (ODFW) Ecological Analysis Center (EAC) is in the process of creating, from Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) imagery, a vegetation map of Oregon that will meet the latest standards set by the National Gap Analysis Program. Since field verification is often expensive and by...

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Masters Thesis
Practitioner’s hands and academic eyes : a practical approach to improving disaster preparedness and response

Creator:

Thompson, Wiley C.

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This dissertation primarily uses observations made during the 2005 Kashmir earthquake relief effort and available disaster literature to address problems that impede effective and efficient disaster preparedness and response. Three manuscripts form the body of the dissertation. The manuscripts are thematically linked through the Emergency Management Cycle. Each manuscript examines...

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Dissertation

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by sincere thanks to my committee: Dr. Chuck Rosenfeld, Dr. Robert Yeats, Dr. Dawn Wright, and Dr